07-31-2022, 09:05 AM
(07-31-2022, 04:30 AM)LoveNavy link Wrote:I know I keep banging on about this, feel free to skip...
We've had a terrific adjustment to all the PS changes, which was an overhaul from building foundations to CEO.
Week by week we succumbed to the inherent Carlton Injury Crisis. We also loose 2 defenders in rare circumstances without replacement.
With change embraced and confidence high, we perform above and beyond until the bye. Albeit with a couple of slim wins.
Based on our relative success we expect to perform better post bye, as players return from injury.
What we're actually seeing is that expectation may be unrealistic or at least premature. Return from injury, regardless if your name is Weitering or Honey, doesn't mean return to form. Moreover, it doesn't mean you’ll fit back into your line or the team seamlessly. The challenge is greater with a new game plan and it's incrementally introduced layers. Quite a different prospect to returning to what you know. Weiters, Honey, Cerra, Pitto are just a few examples.
As much as we can have hope that processes will take care of results. We can't deny the influence of change and injuries. For whatever reason we're one of the most injured teams in the competition, and have been for many years. The big day is won by healthy lists. When we have a healthy list, I believe sustained success will follow.
In the interim, we marvel at the development of those players forced to take on new roles and responsibilities. We admire the progress in coaching and adaptation. We celebrate the small wins.
Not sure about anyone else, but I think the next layer needs to address list health. Be it recruiting, fitness and conditioning, or mindset. Or any other factor that will contribute positively. Hope is wonderful. Confidence is necessary, but neither are enough to sustain success.
Go Blues
I love your enthusiasm, but when the side for yesterday's game was announced I thought there was general agreement among supporters that it was a very good one, certainly able to beat Adelaide and cement our position in the 8.
As other posters have said, the problems above the shoulders are still a work in progress.